Friday, May 30, 2014

This year, instead of cramming winter supplies into the back of the garage, try out a storage pod! While packing up your skis, ice skates and sleds put together a plan so you stay organized all summer long! We’ve put together some packing tips to keep you organized and stress free all year round’!

Embrace the Label Maker: As much as you don’t want to be the crazy lady with the label maker, you might have to take one for the team. Labeling each storage box with exactly what is in the box, will save you time and stress! No more opening every box to try and find your old winter jacket!

Be Colorful: I know, I know, you also don’t want to be the one who organized their closet in rainbow colors, and by no means are we suggesting this, but think about having a certain color for each member of the family. Whether the whole box is one color or there is just a big red X on all your spouses’ boxes, color-coding might be the smartest thing you did. It also helps the whole family get involved. Since every member has their own color they can go through their own boxes when the time to unpack arrives!

Use Backup: As tedious as this may sound, keeping a checklist of everything you packed and where it is could save you hours or searching in the future! So when you need only one item from the entire storage container, check the list, grab what you need and your finished!

Safely Store: When it’s time to put away the snow blower or anything else that runs on gas, make sure you empty the gas tank! And double check where your wires and electronics are stored, so no accidents occur while using your storage pod!

So, try something new this summer and use a storage pod from GPOD. Store the pod on your own property or at our secure location! Either way, your items are protected and you have peace of mind!

Friday, May 2, 2014

After this long and cold winter, nothing makes us happier
than seeing a beautiful, blooming garden! Bring on the lilacs, roses and
tulips, we’re ready! But, as many of you may know, gardening isn’t easy! To
have a successful garden, you need to have a plan.

Do your research. When is each flower in bloom? When should
each flower be replaced? Which plants need direct sunlight and which prefer a
bit of shade? These are all questions that need to be answered before any seed
is planted.Find the best place in
your yard for your garden, depending on the types of flowers you want to plant.
Make a border. Clearly determine the outline of the garden and try not to grow
outside of the boundaries.

Embrace compost. Gardening highly depends on the soil.
Buying fresh soil from a store is a great start, but investing in compost can
be an excellent choice. Compost is a mixture of decaying, organic substances.
These enrich the soil with vitamins and nutrients that make flowers and plants
thrive. Simply add the compost to the soil and enjoy beautiful flowers all
season long.

Weed out the problems. Weeds are a gardener’s worst enemy.
They take up precious root space, sunlight and water, killing off flowers one
by one. Weed control products are excellent to use so your flowers stay healthy
all season long!

If your yard is still suffering from the winter and you
haven’t found the best place to plant your garden, call GPOD for a yard waste
dumpster and get all the junk out fast! Visit us online for more information.